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Read moreThank you to all Nalanda members and core volunteers for a truly inspiring Convention. Let us be grounded in our core, and grow with care.
Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!
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Today marks the new-moon day of the ‘Sāvaṇa’ month according to the Buddhist Calendar. Uposatha day presents a meaningful opportunity for lay followers to deepen our practice through meditation, reflection, and observance of precepts with the aim of purifying the mind.
Read moreSince early June, Nalanda members, volunteers and devotees have been actively doing the groundwork in preparations for the much-anticipated Family Fun Fair. A dedicated team of volunteers have been receiving stock from sponsors, volunteers visiting various public locations to engage the community and promote the event, and actively preparing Carebags for orphanages and care homes.
Read moreOn Sunday on 20 July, Nalanda was packed with various learning sesions, meetings and service opportunities. From Sunday services, Dhamma school sessions, preparations for Family Fun Fair and important meetings for the upcoming WACANA Buddhist Conference, it was a fulfilling and meaningful day indeed. See what took place last Sunday and rejoice in the moments captured below.
Read moreWe warmly invite young adults aged 18 to 35 for a meaningful session with Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama, as he shares his insights on the topic “Origin of Religion”. In this special lecture, Uncle will guide us through the roots of religious beliefs, their purpose and how they have shaped human culture and understanding over time. It promises to be an enriching experience filled with wisdom, reflection, and inspiration.
Read more“Better left undone is the misdeed, one which later brings remorse.
Better done is the good deed, one which having done brings joy.”
– The Buddha –
“Avoid all unwholesome deeds; cultivate goodness; purify one’s own mind
– this is the teaching of all Buddhas.”
– The Buddha –
“Life should be great rather than long.”
– Dr. B. R. Ambedkar –
“One who is honest, sincere, steadfast, compliant,
and well-concentrated, makes progress in the Dhamma.”
– The Buddha –
“One of good will, ever mindful, inwardly well-concentrated,
training to remove longing, is said to be heedful.”
– The Buddha –